2.
“Today, I'm announcing a new national climate action plan, and I'm
here to enlist your generation's help in keeping the United States of
America a leader -- a global leader -- in the fight against climate
change.” –June 25, 2013, Georgetown University
“The all-of-the-above energy strategy I announced a few years
ago is working, and today, America is closer to energy
independence than we’ve been in decades.”– January 28, 2014, State
of the Union
"I’ve determined that we can ensure the security of America and our
allies, and maintain a strong and credible strategic deterrent...
America will host a summit in 2016 to continue our efforts to secure
nuclear materials around the world..."– June 19, 2013, Berlin, Germany
“It makes sense for us to be able to redesign government so that it
can deliver on the functions that the American people are looking for.”
– July 8, 2013, The White House
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National Nuclear Security Administration
$11.7B, +4% from FY 2014
• Weapons Activities: $8.3B, +7%
– Funds “3+2” strategy that reduces the number and types of weapons
in the stockpile while maintaining a mission effective nuclear
deterrent without testing, including W76‐1, B61‐12, and W88 ALT 370
life extension programs
– Invests in the scientific and engineering foundation and in critical
infrastructure pursuant to the 2010 Nuclear Posture Review
• Naval Reactors: $1.3 B, +26%
– Funds reactor for the Ohio‐class replacement submarine and the used
fuel handling facility, saving the government money over time
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18.
Management and Performance
The Department is improving management through strategic reorganizations
that:
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Unite the basic science and applied energy programs under a single Under Secretary
Improve departmental management and execution of some of our most technically
complex cleanup missions by establishing an Under Secretary for Management and
Performance with responsibility for the Office of Environmental Management and
the DOE’s major support functions
Strengthen departmental policy planning and systems analysis (EPSA)
Establish an enterprise‐wide approach to health, safety and security
Support diversity, small businesses, and Native Americans
Initiatives are ongoing to:
• Rebuild the strategic partnership with the National Laboratories
• Improve delivery and reduce the cost of human resource functions and IT services
• Strengthens management through new cyber and incident management councils
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19.
Management and Performance
In 2015, the budget request for the Office of Environmental Management will:
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Continue progress on cleanup at 16 sites across the DOE complex
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Implement an effective approach to vitrifying Hanford tank waste
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Continue progress on environmental management of the former uranium
enrichment facilities at Oak Ridge, Portsmouth, and Paducah
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Continue operating the SRS Defense Waste Processing Facility and H‐
Canyon Materials Management facility; and the startup of the Idaho
Sodium Bearing Waste Facility for disposal of the remaining liquid waste
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“Today, I'm announcing a new national climate action plan, and I'm
here to enlist your generation's help in keeping the United States of
America a leader -- a global leader -- in the fight against climate
change.” –June 25, 2013, Georgetown University
“The all-of-the-above energy strategy I announced a few years
ago is working, and today, America is closer to energy
independence than we’ve been in decades.”– January 28, 2014, State
of the Union
"I’ve determined that we can ensure the security of America and our
allies, and maintain a strong and credible strategic deterrent...
America will host a summit in 2016 to continue our efforts to secure
nuclear materials around the world..."– June 19, 2013, Berlin, Germany
“It makes sense for us to be able to redesign government so that it
can deliver on the functions that the American people are looking for.”
– July 8, 2013, The White House
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